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Statement

Statement | May 23, 2024

Non-combat related injury May 23

USCENTCOM

On May 23, a U.S. service member sustained a non-combat related injury aboard MV Benavidez (T-AKR 306) while in support of the humanitarian aid mission to Gaza. The service member was transported to a medical facility and is in critical condition at this time. More information will be provided as it becomes available.